NAMAKKAL Recruitment Dossier

Citag Positions

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Citag Positions administered by NAMAKKAL Authority (West Bengal).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NAMAKKAL Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: West Bengal

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

Related Active Openings under NAMAKKAL

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Certified Copies of Recruitment Rule of Assistant Store Officer	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
Certified Copies of Recruitment Rule of Deputy Director	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Certified Copies of Recruitment Rule of Junior Resident	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2021-08-12
Citag Based Positions	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by NAMAKKAL

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Pre Bid Meeting Clarifications for Provision of Security Service on Con Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Pre Bid Meeting Minutes Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Pre TENDER Tie Up for Structural Works	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Procurement of 2 5 Mt of Donor D	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Citag Positions?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NAMAKKAL Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain namakkal.nic.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official Namakkal Authority recruitment portal and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal, educational, and contact details to generate a unique login ID.

Log in with credentials to fill out the detailed application form, specifying the Citag position, and upload scanned copies of educational certificates, community certificates, and experience documents.

Upload high-resolution passport-sized photographs and signatures conforming to the specified dimensions and file size limits (typically 20-50 KB in JPEG format) as per official guidelines.

Pay the prescribed application fee online using debit cards, credit cards, net banking, or UPI, and download the generated fee receipt for future reference and verification.

Submit the finalized application form, download the system-generated confirmation page, and monitor the portal for the release of the e-admit card prior to the examination.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Citag Positions is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Computer Based Screening	100 Marks / 120 Minutes	General Studies, Aptitude, Mental Ability, and Basic Computer Applications.
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	200 Marks / 180 Minutes	Information Technology, Database Management Systems, Network Security, Software Engineering, and Governance Systems.
Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical Examination	Qualifying / No Marks	Verification of original academic, community, and experience certificates alongside a standard medical fitness examination.
Stage 4: Personal Interview & Merit List	50 Marks / 30 Minutes	Assessment of technical competence, communication skills, problem-solving capabilities, and final ranking based on cumulative scores.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Citag Positions under the Namakkal Authority are aligned with Level 10 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, corresponding to an entry-level Basic Pay of Rs. 56,100. With the Dearness Allowance (DA) currently set at 53%, the DA component amounts to Rs. 29,733. Since Namakkal is classified as a Class Z city, the House Rent Allowance (HRA) is calculated at 9% of the Basic Pay, yielding Rs. 5,049. The Transport Allowance (TA) is structured at Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA (Rs. 1,908), totaling Rs. 5,508. This brings the Gross Monthly Salary to approximately Rs. 96,390. Deductions under the National Pension System (NPS), calculated at 10% of Basic plus DA, amount to Rs. 8,583. After accounting for other minor statutory deductions like Professional Tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary for a newly recruited officer stands at approximately Rs. 86,890.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, the Namakkal Authority strictly implements the statutory reservation policy. Age relaxations are granted to reserved categories: up to 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Additionally, women candidates are eligible for fee concessions and horizontal reservation benefits as per state and central government mandates, ensuring equitable opportunities across all cadres.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Citag Positions

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the Citag exam?

The minimum qualifying cutoff is 40% for General/EWS candidates, 35% for OBC candidates, and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates in each paper.

Will normalization be applied to the written test scores?

Yes, if the Computer Based Screening is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard multi-shift normalization formula will be applied to ensure equity.

Is there a service bond or minimum service commitment?

Selected candidates must execute a service surety bond of Rs. 2,00,000 to serve the Namakkal Authority for a minimum period of three years.

What is the probation period for selected Citag candidates?

The newly recruited officers will undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, which includes structured institutional and field training.

Where will the primary posting locations be for these positions?

All selected candidates will be posted within the administrative jurisdiction of the Namakkal Authority, including municipal and district headquarters.

Is there any negative marking in the written examination?

Yes, a penalty of 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer in the Computer Based Screening and Domain Specialization papers.